Shun Lee Palace — Restaurant in New York

Chinese New Year's Eve for a set price luncheon at Shun Lee Palace was quite pleasant.

Shun Lee Palace is a traditional Chinese restaurant in Midtown East, and they have been around since 1971.

Shun Lee Palace is an upscale Chinese restaurant where the decor is fine and detailed, but not over the wall too much.

The staff was plentiful and quite pleasant. They all smiled and greeted us like we were regular customers. They made us felt at esse and welcomed, and they assured ua the meal would be enjoyable.

My friend had ordered the Chinese New Year's Eve luncheon special for the 3 of us. There was adequate food for the 3 of us, and we even had a dogyy bag to go.

The food was good, but nothing to write home about, and the taste was catered to western taste. The food was fresh.

As far as the dessert goes, it was only so so.

1 more point of interest: i was informed the bathrooms (ladies) are an experience not to be missed, because the toilets are so so low, they are about the height of of pre school toddler's chairs.

Btw, Shun Lee Palace also participates in the NYC Restaurant Week, which is going on until Friday, February 8th.

Kung Hay Fat Choi, and a healthy and prosperous Happy Chinese New Year...

Unfortunately the 2 stars wasn't for the food. I give the food we ate an 8. The two stars is for the server. Initially she was okay apologizing for greeting but once my dinner companion came back from the restroom it took longer for her to come back. I chose this place because the options for restaurant week looked interesting. When asked about that menu I was told I don't know what that is but to try and sell me on a 90 per plate was okay. Eventually she said oh the special. She was quick to tell me "everything will come out when its ready" Patrons that were next to use were talked to and greeted quickly. Towards the end I had to ask about the desert which was told to me ice cream or pineapple. If you don't want to participate in Restaurant Week then don't but if you do present that menu along with your everyday menu. My money is just as good whether I spend 42 a person or 90 a person. For future reference parties of two are more likely to tip more than a group of 5 to 10 when gratituty isn't added. I will not be coming back sadly but hopefully the midwest location doesn't...

We have been coming to this reataurant for 30+ years but will not be back. It used to be our absolute favorite. We did get seated in the back area which we like and the sizzling rice soup and accompanying noodes were great. Then, came the disappointment. SAUTEED PEA SHOOTS describved as Tender snow peas shoots sauteed with garlic. We asked the waiter if these were snow peas as we know them which are flat. It came out and looked like and tasted like spinach. I espressed my disappointment and did not eat it, but the waiter offered nothing in return and charged full for the dish. Disappointment number two was DRY SHREDDED CRISPY BEEF described as Shredded beef sauteed until crispy, served in a tangy spicy sauce. We asked that it be made extra spicy. It was not at all spicy, loaded with carrots for some reason and the beef was very dried out and not at all appetizing. Again returned most of it and again, no question from waiter if all was good. We understand dishes do not come out great all the time, but do not understand the very poor customer...